February 12, 2014

Good Morning Trinity,

 

I pray you are all having a blessed week. Remember to thank the Lord for all He is doing in your life. For some of us He has provided someone to reach out to us in our time of need. For others He has given us an opportunity to reach out and help someone else. Only a God who knows your needs is able to provide for you and I when we need it the most. Could you or would you share this awesome God with someone whose life is in need? Here is your scripture reading for the week. The devotion comes from Charles Stanley’s morning devotions.

 

In His Service

Pastor Dave

70 – 700 – 7000 For the glory of God

 

 

The Fruitful Giver

 

2 Corinthians 9: 6 – 15

 

If you’ve ever visited Israel, you have no doubt experienced the contrast between the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. The banks of the Jordan are surrounded by trees and greenery, but nothing lives around the Dead Sea. The reason is that there is no outlet. When the water flows into the sea, it stays there. Eventually the salts accumulate and poison the water.

 

This is a vivid picture of two different financial plans. The Dead Sea compares to the worlds system, which is based on accumulation and preservation of wealth. The goal is to get enough so you can have enough, but this approach results in self-centered stagnation. Christians who follow this plan mistakenly believe it’s the path to security. But what they fail to understand is that hoarding makes their lives spiritually unfruitful and hinders the good works God wants them to do.

 

The Lord’s financial plan is like a river that moves continuously. As His provisions flow into our lives, we pass them on to others. This results in a fruitful life centered on building God’s kingdom. Perhaps you’ve realized that He promises to supply “bread for food” to those who give, but did you know He’ll also provide “seed for sowing” (vs. 10)? He supplies enough to live and enough to give.

 

Have you hindered your spiritual growth by sowing sparingly? If you become a generous giver, God promises to “increase the harvest of your righteousness” (vs. 10). There are needs in the church and the world that He wants to meet through your generosity. Let His blessings flow through you.

 

Announcements:

 

Thursday – Life Line Screening in the Fellowship Hall by appointment

 

Friday – Life Touch Photography in the Fellowship Hall by appointment

 

Saturday – Life Touch Photography in the Fellowship Hall by appointment

 

Saturday – 9 AM Men’s Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Guys, you need to come for this terrific breakfast and bring a friend. Did I forget to mention, IT’S FREE

 

Sunday – Sunday School 9AM and Worship 10:15 Bring your friends and add to the 700

 

Sunday – New Member Sunday – We’re reaching out to the #70

 

Sunday – Name Tag Sunday, remember to make out your name tags when you come in on Sunday

 

Sunday – Pot Luck Sunday – bring a dish to pass and stay after church for the friendship and fellowship and take time to meet our new members

 

Trinity Church of Wesley Chapel – What a great place to worship